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I recently demonstrated the marvelous Stamparatus tool to my group. Everyone who came was given my “Sue’s Stamparatus Suggestions” Template. On the front side of the template is Basic instructions on Inking/Stamping/Cleaning/Storing/Magnets, as well as several different Stamping Techniques.

On the back side I cut down a piece of our grid paper.

Benefits of the template:

Fits perfectly in the Stamparatus

Serves as a quick reference on how to use it and its many possibilities

Serves as an extra layer when using photopolymer stamps

Easy to clean

They loved it!

A shout out to Linda Heller, Stamping School, for her amazing YouTube videos on how to use the Stampartaus. Many of her suggestions are listed here. Thank you Linda for sharing! I’m happy to share the instructions.

Love this week’s Fab Friday challenge. Such a clean and simple sketch, just my style! Take a look at their challenge:

Like a few of the designers, I immediately thought of Stampin’ Up!’s Quilt Bundle and made several cards using the beautiful Quilted Christmas DSP and this layout. However, while creating those cards another type of quilt top popped into my head. Take a look at my card I created for this challenge:

Fab Friday 125 Challenge

My Christmas Wishes this year – peace, cheer, love, and joy

The combination of Tranquil Tide, Pacific Point, and Pool Party are a nice alternative to traditional Christmas reds and greens

So, life happened the past 2 years since my last post. However, all is well and I’ve continued crafting throughout that time. To start fresh – here’s a card from one of my favorite sets in the new 2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! catalog – Daisy Delight.

There is a matching Daisy Punch to go with this set. Unfortunately, it is currently not available so I created this card to show my friends/customers how cute and versatile this stamp set is even without the punch.

For a bright and cheerful daisy I stamped it twice – once using Peek-a-boo Peach and once using Calypso Coral

Other flowers and leaves were stamped using Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and Pear Pizzazz, with the sentiment stamped in Rich Razzleberry

Angles on cards are usually difficult me – I’m a straight-up kinda gal; however, this sketch encouraged me to move outside my comfort range and go for it. It also allowed me to play with 2 new stamp sets I just received: Painted Petals and Simply Wonderful. As you can see, I took a bit of liberty with the sketch and replaced the 3 dots with flowers.

CCMC343 Sketch Challenge

Leaves and flowers from the Painted Petals stamp set are stamped in Wild Wasabi and Wisteria Wonder.

A strip of washi tape adds a bright spot to the card.

The sentiment from the Simply Wonderful stamp set is stamped in Strawberry Slush and the small flower from the same set is colored with Wild Wasabi and Wisteria Wonder markers and then stamped.

A panel of Wisteria Wonder and a banner of Strawberry Slush are added to a Daffodil Delight card base.

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